Cumberland County, Illinois
Encyclopedia
Cumberland County is a county located in the U.S. state
of Illinois
. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 11,048, which is a decrease of 1.8% from 11,253 in 2000. Its county seat
is Toledo
.
Cumberland County is part of the Charleston
–Mattoon
Micropolitan Statistical Area
.
:
of 2000, there were 11,253 people, 4,368 households, and 3,083 families residing in the county. The population density
was 32 people per square mile (13/km²). There were 4,876 housing units at an average density of 14 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.84% White
, 0.11% Black
or African American
, 0.20% Native American
, 0.15% Asian
, 0.02% Pacific Islander
, 0.23% from other races
, and 0.45% from two or more races. 0.60% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 33.9% were of German
, 27.4% American
, 11.7% English
and 7.8% Irish
ancestry according to Census 2000. 98.9% spoke English
as their first language.
There were 4,368 households out of which 33.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.50% were married couples
living together, 7.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.40% were non-families. 25.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.40% under the age of 18, 8.00% from 18 to 24, 27.50% from 25 to 44, 22.20% from 45 to 64, and 15.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 95.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $36,149, and the median income for a family was $42,704. Males had a median income of $30,627 versus $20,007 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $16,953. About 7.80% of families and 9.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.70% of those under age 18 and 9.00% of those age 65 or over.
U.S. state
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of Illinois
Illinois
Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 11,048, which is a decrease of 1.8% from 11,253 in 2000. Its county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
is Toledo
Toledo, Illinois
Toledo is a village in Cumberland County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,166 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Cumberland County.Toledo is part of the Charleston–Mattoon Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
.
Cumberland County is part of the Charleston
Charleston, Illinois
Charleston is a city in and the county seat of Coles County, Illinois, United States. The population was 21,838 as of the 2010 census. The city is home to Eastern Illinois University and has close ties with its neighbor Mattoon, Illinois...
–Mattoon
Mattoon, Illinois
Mattoon is a city in Coles County, Illinois, United States. The population was 18,555 as of the 2010 census. It is a principal city of the Charleston–Mattoon Micropolitan Statistical Area.Mattoon was the site of the "Mad Gasser" attacks of the 1940s....
Micropolitan Statistical Area
Charleston-Mattoon micropolitan area
The Charleston–Mattoon Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties in central Illinois, anchored by the cities of Charleston and Mattoon....
.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 347 square miles (898.7 km²), of which 346.02 square miles (896.2 km²) (or 99.72%) is land and 0.98 square miles (2.5 km²) (or 0.28%) is water.Adjacent counties
- Coles CountyColes County, IllinoisColes County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 53,873, which is an increase of 1.3% from 53,196 in 2000. Its county seat is Charleston, which is also the home of Eastern Illinois University....
- north - Clark County - east
- Jasper CountyJasper County, Illinoishjsdgcbi76dft...
- south - Effingham County - southwest
- Shelby County - west
Major highways
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Interstate 57Interstate 57Interstate 57 is an Interstate Highway in Missouri and Illinois that parallels the old Illinois Central rail line for much of its route. It goes from Miner, Missouri, at Interstate 55 to Chicago, Illinois, at Interstate 94. I-57 essentially serves as a shortcut route for travelers headed between... -
Interstate 70Interstate 70Interstate 70 is an Interstate Highway in the United States that runs from Interstate 15 near Cove Fort, Utah, to a Park and Ride near Baltimore, Maryland. It was the first Interstate Highway project in the United States. I-70 approximately traces the path of U.S. Route 40 east of the Rocky... -
US Route 40 -
US Route 45 -
Illinois Route 49Illinois Route 49Illinois Route 49 is a north–south state highway in east-central Illinois. It runs from Willow Hill at Illinois Route 33 north to the beginning of the U.S. Route 45/52 concurrency near Ashkum. This is a distance of .- Route description :... -
Illinois Route 121Illinois Route 121Illinois Route 121 is a major state road in central Illinois. Although it runs from northwest to southeast, it is marked as a north–south road. It runs from Illinois Route 130 in Greenup to Interstate 55 in Lincoln at the intersection of I-55 and Illinois Route 10... -
Illinois Route 130Illinois Route 130Illinois Route 130 is a north–south state road in eastern Illinois. It runs from Illinois Route 1 in Grayville north to Interstate 74 in Urbana. This is a distance of . Illinois 130 is the main north–south road through Charleston, the home of Eastern Illinois University.- Route...
Cities
- NeogaNeoga, IllinoisNeoga is a city in Cumberland County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,854 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Charleston–Mattoon Micropolitan Statistical Area. The current mayor of Neoga is Wayne Modglin, a councilman who was appointed to the position following the resignation...
- CaseyCasey, IllinoisCasey is a city in Clark and Cumberland counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. The population was 2,942 at the 2000 census.The Cumberland County portion of Casey is part of the Charleston–Mattoon Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
(mostly in Clark County)
Villages
- GreenupGreenup, IllinoisGreenup is a village in Cumberland County, Illinois, United States, along the Embarras River. The population was 1,532 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Charleston–Mattoon Micropolitan Statistical Area....
- JewettJewett, IllinoisJewett is a village in Cumberland County, Illinois, United States. The population was 232 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Charleston–Mattoon Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Jewett is located at ....
- MontroseMontrose, IllinoisMontrose is a village in Effingham and Cumberland counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. The population was 257 at the 2000 census.The Effingham County portion of Montrose is part of the Effingham Micropolitan Statistical Area, while the small portion that lies in Cumberland County is part of the...
(mostly in Effingham County) - ToledoToledo, IllinoisToledo is a village in Cumberland County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,166 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Cumberland County.Toledo is part of the Charleston–Mattoon Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- Hazel DellHazel Dell, IllinoisHazel Dell is an unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Illinois, United States. Hazel Dell is east-southeast of Greenup....
- Walla WallaWalla Walla, IllinoisWalla Walla is an unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Illinois, United States. Walla Walla is east-southeast of Jewett....
- DeesDees, IllinoisDees is an unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Illinois, United States. Dees is south of Greenup....
Townships
Cumberland County is divided into eight townshipsCivil township
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Spring Point Township, Cumberland County, Illinois Spring Point Township is one of eight townships in Cumberland County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,207.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Spring Point Township covers an area of .-Unincorporated towns:... Sumpter Township, Cumberland County, Illinois Sumpter Township is one of eight townships in Cumberland County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,967.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Sumpter Township covers an area of .-Cemeteries:... Union Township, Cumberland County, Illinois Union Township is one of eight townships in Cumberland County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 758.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Union Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Maple Point at * Union... Woodbury Township, Cumberland County, Illinois Woodbury Township is one of eight townships in Cumberland County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 684.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Woodbury Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water... |
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 11,253 people, 4,368 households, and 3,083 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 32 people per square mile (13/km²). There were 4,876 housing units at an average density of 14 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.84% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.11% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.20% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.15% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.02% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.23% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.45% from two or more races. 0.60% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race. 33.9% were of German
Germans
The Germans are a Germanic ethnic group native to Central Europe. The English term Germans has referred to the German-speaking population of the Holy Roman Empire since the Late Middle Ages....
, 27.4% American
United States
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, 11.7% English
English people
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and 7.8% Irish
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
ancestry according to Census 2000. 98.9% spoke English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
as their first language.
There were 4,368 households out of which 33.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.50% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 7.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.40% were non-families. 25.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.40% under the age of 18, 8.00% from 18 to 24, 27.50% from 25 to 44, 22.20% from 45 to 64, and 15.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 95.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $36,149, and the median income for a family was $42,704. Males had a median income of $30,627 versus $20,007 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the county was $16,953. About 7.80% of families and 9.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.70% of those under age 18 and 9.00% of those age 65 or over.
Climate and weather
In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Toledo have ranged from a low of 17 °F (-8.3 °C) in January to a high of 86 °F (30 °C) in July, although a record low of -23 °F was recorded in January 1985 and a record high of 111 °F (43.9 °C) was recorded in July 1954. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 2.03 inches (5.2 cm) in January to 4.21 inches (10.7 cm) in June.See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Cumberland County, Illinois